Category: Xmas

Nat King Cole – A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined (2021) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Nat King Cole - A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined (2021) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Nat King Cole – A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined (2021)
[Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 677 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol Records | Genre: Christmas

The new album ‘A Sentimental Christmas with Nat King Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined’ weaves Nat’s unparalleled, beautifully restored vocals with new arrangements and contemporary artists creating beautiful sentimental duets of holiday classics. Taking its lead from the GRAMMY award-winning virtual duet of “Unforgettable,” by Natalie Cole with her father, this holiday album features brand new duets with John Legend, Kristen Chenoweth, Calum Scott, Gloria Estefan & Johnny Mathis. Continue reading “Nat King Cole – A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined (2021) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras – The Three Tenors Christmas (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras - The Three Tenors Christmas (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras – The Three Tenors Christmas (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.22 GB (FLAC) + 2.63 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony Music Entertainment | Japan | Cat#: SRGR 745 | Genre: Classical, Opera, Christmas

As with their other releases, on A Tenors Christmas, the Three Tenors — Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti — share the spotlight on some songs and take it individually on others. “Oh Tannenbaum” and “Silent Night” are among their standout performances as a trio; soloist highlights include Pavarotti’s “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle,” Carreras’ “Pregaria,” and Domingo’s “Un Nuevo Siglo.” The Tenors are at their best on A Tenors Christmas when performing traditional holiday songs and holiday pop numbers; their version of John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas/War is Over” is somewhat awkward, but fortunately most of the album delivers holiday cheer with a dramatic, operatic flair. Continue reading “Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras – The Three Tenors Christmas (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs II (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs II (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs II (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 0.98 GB (FLAC) + 2.19 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-47 | Genre: Easy Listening, Jazz, Christmas

Christmas Songs II is the second Christmas album by pianist Eddie Higgins for the Venus Records label. Higgins, who originally hails from Chicago and now lives in Florida, is somewhat obscure in the US but he is extremely popular in Japan due in part to the success of his many Venus releases over the past decade. Continue reading “Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs II (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Netherlands Bach Society / Jos van Veldhoven – J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (2003) [2009, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Netherlands Bach Society / Jos van Veldhoven - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (2003) [2009, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Netherlands Bach Society / Jos van Veldhoven – J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (2003) [2009, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
2x Discs | Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 8.60 GB (FLAC) + 7.78 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Channel Classics | Austria | Cat#: CCS SA 30809 | Genre: Classical, Christmas

Bachs Christmas Oratorio Johann Sebastian Bachs Oratorium Tempore Nativitatis Christi, a cycle of six cantatas for the Christmas season, had its collective premiere from Christmas Day 1734 through Epiphany Sunday 1735 in Leipzig. One of Bachs reasons for these performances was his search for a more permanent home for the music of three large-scale occasional works. Continue reading “The Netherlands Bach Society / Jos van Veldhoven – J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (2003) [2009, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

New York Voices – Let It Snow (2013) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

New York Voices - Let It Snow (2013) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

New York Voices – Let It Snow (2013) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 431 MB (CD-Layer) + 8.69 GB (DSF) + 3.83 GB (FLAC) + 3.42 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ5 520 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Christmas
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Let It Snow finds New York Voices Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan, Darmon Meader and Peter Eldridge celebrating a host of traditional and sacred holiday classics as well as secular favorites. With the assistance of Grammy Award winning producer and engineer, Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Eagles, Manhattan Transfer, Fleetwood Mac), the quartet has fashioned an album that honors beloved songs, while incorporating sophisticated jazz and swing elements Continue reading “New York Voices – Let It Snow (2013) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

José James – Merry Christmas From José James (2021) [Japan]

José James - Merry Christmas From José James (2021) [Japan]

José James – Merry Christmas From José James (2021) [Japan]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 302 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UCCU 1654 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Christmas

Jazz artist José James (Rainbow Blonde Records) released his first ever Christmas album Merry Christmas from José James on November 19th. The contemporary album celebrates the holiday season while honoring classic jazz and pop records of the 1950s. Today James releases the first single, “My Favorite Things,” a joyful rendition of the John Coltrane staple. A 13 date tour to support the album will launch at SF Jazz in San Francisco on November 27th and conclude at New York’s City Winery on December 14th. Stops also include Seattle, Portland, Santa Cruz, LA, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Minneapolis and Chicago. Continue reading “José James – Merry Christmas From José James (2021) [Japan]”

Michael Bublé – Christmas (2011) [2021, Japanese Edition, 10th Anniversary, 2CD]

Michael Bublé - Christmas (2011) [2021, Japanese Edition, 10th Anniversary, 2CD]

Michael Bublé – Christmas (2011) [2021, Japanese Edition, 10th Anniversary, 2CD]
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 583 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner Music | Japan | Cat#: WPCR 18476/7 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Christmas
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Norah Jones – I Dream Of Christmas (2021) [Japanese Edition]

Norah Jones - I Dream Of Christmas (2021) [Japanese Edition]

Norah Jones – I Dream Of Christmas (2021) [Japanese Edition]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 348 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal / Blue Note | Japan | Cat#: UCCQ-1147 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Norah Jones has been a warm voice of comfort and reassurance for nearly 20 years since her cozy 2002 debut, Come Away With Me. Now, the 9x GRAMMY-winning artist has made her first holiday album with I Dream Of Christmas, a collection of timeless seasonal favorites (“White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Christmas Time Is Here”) and profound new originals that explore the complicated emotions of the past year and our hopes that this holiday season will be full of joy and togetherness. Continue reading “Norah Jones – I Dream Of Christmas (2021) [Japanese Edition]”

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Christmas Album (1968) {2015, Remaster, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Christmas Album (1968) {2015, Remaster, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Christmas Album (1968) {2015, Remaster, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 188 MB (CD-Quality) + 640 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Herb Alpert Presents | Genre: Smooth Jazz, Christmas

Herb Alpert turned to jazz’s Shorty Rogers — then toiling in the L.A. film and TV studios — for voice and string arrangements on his Christmas album, and Rogers in turn went all out for schmaltz. Rogers’ cooing voices introduce several of the tunes, whereupon the Tijuana Brass do their mostly unrelated Ameriachi thing familiar from past albums. Indeed, “Las Mananitas” seems to have been lifted from an obscure B-side of a 45 and overdubbed with the Rogers treatment. Jingling bells is a recurring song theme — first with “Jingle Bells,” then the cloying “The Bell That Couldn’t Jingle,” and ultimately “Jingle Bell Rock.” Continue reading “Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Christmas Album (1968) {2015, Remaster, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}”

The Temptations – Give Love At Christmas (1980) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Temptations - Give Love At Christmas (1980) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Temptations – Give Love At Christmas (1980) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 222 MB (CD-Quality) + 796 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Motown | Genre: R&B, Christmas
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The Temptations – The Temptations’ Christmas Card (1970) [2015, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Temptations - The Temptations' Christmas Card (1970) [2015, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Temptations – The Temptations’ Christmas Card (1970) [2015, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 253 MB (CD-Quality) + 790 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Motown | Genre: R&B, Christmas
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Michael Bublé – Christmas (2011) [2016, Deluxe Special Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Michael Bublé - Christmas (2011) [2016, Deluxe Special Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Michael Bublé – Christmas (2011) [2016, Deluxe Special Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 415 MB (CD-Quality) + 741 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Reprise Records | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Christmas

Christmas is vocalist Michael Bublé’s first full-length holiday-themed album since his 2003 EP Let It Snow. As with that album, Christmas features Bublé backed by small ensembles as well as his big band and orchestra, and includes a handful of classic Christmas songs. Continue reading “Michael Bublé – Christmas (2011) [2016, Deluxe Special Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Stevie Wonder – The Best Of Stevie Wonder: The Christmas Collection (2004) [2015, Reissue, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Stevie Wonder - The Best Of Stevie Wonder: The Christmas Collection (2004) [2015, Reissue, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Stevie Wonder – The Best Of Stevie Wonder: The Christmas Collection (2004)
[2015, Reissue, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 2.80 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Motown | Genre: R&B, Christmas
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Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Andy Williams - The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963)
[Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 213 MB (CD-Quality) + 1.92 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | Genre: Easy Listening, Christmas

Popular songs are often associated with the vocalists that made them famous but few artists actually have the distinction of having a “theme” song along the lines of Bob Hope with “Thanks for the Memories.” Even fewer can claim to have two theme songs attached to them and Andy Williams is one of those fortunate stars. After “Moon River” became forever linked to Williams, he recorded a holiday song for his first Christmas album that gave him a yuletide hit and theme song. Continue reading “Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

The Supremes – Merry Christmas (1965) [2015, Reissue, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

The Supremes - Merry Christmas (1965) [2015, Reissue, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

The Supremes – Merry Christmas (1965) [2015, Reissue, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 235 MB (CD-Quality) + 2.13 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Motown | Genre: R&B, Christmas

Christmas albums are usually done to appease recording artists who have had some success; they rarely sell well because the holiday season is short, but some disprove the stereotype and sell seemingly forever — like this one. The Supremes put their warm harmonies on 12 classic Christmas songs, everything from “White Christmas” to a rousing “Joy to the World.” Diana Ross’ angelic, sweet, innocent voice is a perfect match for favorites like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” Continue reading “The Supremes – Merry Christmas (1965) [2015, Reissue, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”